Africa stories - Page 26
Cisco heralds silicon & optics as core of 'next decade of digital innovation'
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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quantum computing
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cisco
Cisco has a plan for the next decade of digital innovation, and it all starts with pushing innovation beyond the boundaries of what’s currently possible.
IBM works with airline IT provider to bolster business continuity
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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dr
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cloud services
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ibm
IBM and Hitit collaborate to enhance business continuity with IBM's public cloud, ensuring seamless operations for airlines across five continents.
Dunedin firm wins Expo 2020 Dubai Innovation Grant
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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smartphones
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3d printing
Ophthalmology firm oDocs from Dunedin has won an Expo Live Impact Innovation Grant, allowing them to take part in Expo 2020 Dubai next year.
Virtual data rooms market showing impressive growth
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Driven by growing demand for easy and secure ways for storage of critical data and increasing need for transparent and efficient data sharing options.
Micron publishes annual Diversity, Equality and Inclusion report
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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micron technology
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gender diversity
Micron's latest report showcases strides in diversity, with initiatives like new ERGs and increased female leadership, reinforcing a commitment to inclusivity.
73% of enterprises moving apps back on-premise - report
Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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converged infrastructure
Vanson Bourne conducted research on behalf of Nutanix to learn about the state of global enterprise cloud deployments and adoption plans.
CenturyLink, PLDT, Colt amongst MEF 2019 Award winners
Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
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awards
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telco
MEG reveals winners of 2019 MEF Awards, recognizing excellence in software-defined networking and network function virtualisation.
NTT nabs two global partner awards at Cisco Summit
Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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partner programmes
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cisco
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partner awards
NTT has clinched two prestigious titles—APJC Partner of the Year and Software Partner of the Year—at Cisco's annual Global Partner Summit in Las Vegas.
Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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women in technology
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awards
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banking
The 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrated women executives globally, with over 1,500 nominations and attendees from four continents.
Dell Technologies' Progress Made Real plan outlines social impact goals
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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network infrastructure
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cleantech
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sustainability
Dell Technologies unveils its 'moonshot goals' as part of its 2030 Progress Made Real Plan, aiming to transform lives and improve transparency practices.
Xero reports $1.3mil net profit, passes 2 million global subscribers
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
While it took more than a decade to add Xero’s first million subscribers, it took two and a half years to add the next million.
Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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risk & compliance
Global payment security compliance dropped to 37% in 2019, with APAC leading at 69.6%, according to Verizon's report, posing risks to cardholder data.
Jon Hartley to replace Susan Macken as Kiwibank chair
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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fintech
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kiwibank
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banking
Kiwibank appoints Jon Hartley as new chair, pending approval from the Reserve Bank, to replace outgoing chair Dr Susan Macken.
Protiviti & Trintech team to deliver real time finance intelligence
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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financial systems
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protiviti
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trintech
Protiviti and Trintech announce a strategic partnership to equip finance teams with real-time intelligence, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce risks.
AWS to launch new infrastructure region in Spain
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
The AWS Europe (Spain) Region is expected to open late 2022 or 2023 and will consist of three Availability Zones at launch.
Samoa to host ITU’s global Girls in ICT Day 2020 celebrations
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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women in technology
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international telecommunication union
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tech girls
The celebration, which is held in April every year, aims to raise visibility and the importance of bringing women into ICT careers.
Security industry riddled with gender diversity issues & burnout
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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dei
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cybersecurity
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gender diversity
Gender and racial disparities persist in the cybersecurity industry, with over 91% of professionals identifying as male, according to a survey by Exabeam.
Digital Realty & Interxion to undergo $8.4b mega merger
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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hyperscale
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colocation
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digital realty
Digital Realty and Interxion announce an USD $8.4 billion merger, creating a global leader in data centre, colocation, and interconnection solutions.
Multinational firms face global HR challenges
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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hcm
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payroll systems
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employment
Multinational firms are grappling with myriad HR challenges due to convoluted global labour laws, finds TMF Group's 2019 Global Business Complexity Index.
Aura InfoSec grows Wellington team
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
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aura information security
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banking
Christo Gouws joins Aura as a top security consultant, boosting their cyber defence prowess with his expertise.